Cuisines (en. Kitchens)

/kɥi.zi.n/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A set of culinary techniques and dishes from a country or region.
French cuisine is renowned for its diversity and quality.
La cuisine française est renommée pour sa diversité et sa qualité.
A room in a house equipped for meal preparation.
They renovated the kitchen to make it more modern.
Ils ont rénové la cuisine pour la rendre plus moderne.
The art of food preparation.
Cooking is a passion for many people.
La cuisine est une passion pour beaucoup de gens.

Etymology

From the Latin 'coquina', meaning 'kitchen'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

healthy cuisine
A style of cooking focused on health.
cuisine saine
world cuisine
Varieties of cuisines from different countries.
cuisine du monde
prepared dish
A dish prepared in advance.
plat cuisiné

Related Words

cook
A person who prepares meals.
cuisinier
vegetarian cuisine
Cuisine that excludes meat.
cuisine végétarienne
recipe
Instructions for preparing a dish.
recette

Slang Meanings

The place where culinary action takes place.
It's happening in the kitchen, come see!
Ça se passe en cuisine, viens voir !
A set of culinary skills.
She has the sacred fire in the kitchen!
Elle a le feu sacré en cuisine !